Nell Carter
Profile info
Known forActing
GenderFemale
Birthday13 September 1948
Died23 January 2003 (age 54)
Place of birthBirmingham, Alabama, USA
Known credits61
Biography
Nell Carter was an American actress and singer. Carter began her career in 1970, singing in the theater, and later began work on television. She was best known for her role as Nell Harper on the sitcom Gimme a Break!, which aired from 1981 to 1987.
The Little Pageant That Could
2024 · Self (archive footage)
Back By Midnight
2005 · Waitress
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004 · Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
Swing
2003 · Grace
Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin
2002 · Glory Grant (voice)
Reba
2001 · Dr. Susan Peters
Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel
2001 · Self
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
2000
Perfect Fit
2000 · Mrs. Gordy
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
1999 · Self - Performer
Sealed with a Kiss
1999 · Mrs. Wheatley
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
1999 · Mrs. Claus (voice)
Seven Days
1998
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
1997 · Mary (voice)
Ally McBeal
1997 · Harriet Pumple
Fakin' Da Funk
1997 · Claire
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
1996 · Self
The Grass Harp
1996 · Catherine Creek
The Proprietor
1996 · Millie Jackson
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996 · Self
Can't Hurry Love
1995 · Mrs. Bradstock
Brotherly Love
1995 · Nell Bascombe
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995 · Mary (voice)
The Misery Brothers
1995 · Courtroom Singer
The Crazysitter
1994 · The Warden
Spider-Man
1994 · Glory Grant (voice)
Touched by an Angel
1994 · Cynthia Winslow
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992 · P.J. Moore
Bebe's Kids
1992 · Vivian (voice)
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
1992 · Lucille Gathers
The Jaleel White Special
1992
Maid for Each Other
1992 · Jasmine Jones
Voices That Care
1991 · Self - Choir Member
You Take the Kids
1990 · Nell Kirkland
Morton's by the Bay
1989 · Maggie
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988 · Nell Carter
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
1988 · Self
Jake and the Fatman
1987
Amen
1986
Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream
1986
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
1985
227
1985
The Best of Broadway
1985 · Herself
Night of 100 Stars II
1985 · Self
Christmas in Washington
1984
Christmas in Washington
1982 · Self
Ain't Misbehavin'
1982 · Performer
Night of 100 Stars
1982 · Self
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